Zak + Fox

New York City-based textiles and design company, ZAK+FOX is headed by Zak Profera, with help from his trusty Shiba Inu, Shinji. The textile collection, comprised of 10 designs, is defined by an aesthetic that is warm, modern, and eclectic. His work draws influence from his early studies of conceptual art at the San Francisco Art Institute, as well as his recent international treks – from the outskirts of Istanbul in search of vintage finds, to the depths of the Black Forest for an open-air expedition. As for "Fox," he says, “I loved the idea of a boy and his dog traversing the globe, unearthing ancient treasures." In this week's Friday Five, we can see where the pair finds inspiration.